A review by very_mellifluous
Babel by R.F. Kuang

dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

godDAMN this book was incredible. For fans of The Magicians, Ninth House, Jhumpa Lahiri's In Other Words, dark academia, linguistics slowburn revolutionary politics with a touch of whimsy. 

The finish is still fresh in my mind and it hurts to think about too much. Possible revisions of this review to come as it percolates. 
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